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Anderson, Marian, 1897-1933

 Person

Dates

  • Usage: 1897-02-27 - 1993-04-08

Biography

Marian Anderson (2-27-1897 to 4-8-1993) one of the most celebrated singers of the 20th century. Important figure in the struggle for black artists to overcome racial prejudice and was first black person to perform at the Metropolitan Opera in New York

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Marian Anderson

 Item
Identifier: B367.03.0002.0003.00010
Abstract

Marian Anderson (2-27-1897 to 4-8-1993) one of the most celebrated singers of the 20th century. Important figure in the struggle for black artists to overcome racial prejudice and was first black person to perform at the Metropolitan Opera in New York

Dates: Majority of material found within 1917- 1951

Marian Anderson, 1945 February 23

 Item
Identifier: B367.03.0002.0003.00011
Abstract

Marian Anderson (2-27-1897 to 4-8-1993) one of the most celebrated singers of the 20th century. Important figure in the struggle for black artists to overcome racial prejudice and was first black person to perform at the Metropolitan Opera in New York

Dates: 1945 February 23

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